City of Decatur News Releases
March 5, 2010 - Decatur Bus System Receives High Marks From Riders
March 4, 2010 - Decatur’s Housing Outlook Among Nation’s Best
March 1, 2010 - Lane Closure Center Street, Cushing Street & Oakland Avenue
February 26, 2010 - Census Bureau Now Hiring
February 26, 2010 - Lane Closure Eldorado Street
February 25, 2010 - City Budget Schedule Set
February 25, 2010 - Lane Closure Country Club Road
February 23, 2010 - Lane Closures East Wood Street
February 22, 2010 - Lane Closure Center Street, Cushing Street & Oakland Avenue
February 17, 2010 - Council Calendar Now Available Online
February 3, 2010 - City Coordinating Community Efforts To Go Green
February 1, 2010 - City Council Agrees On Parking System Changes, Transfer House Use
January 29, 2010 - Road Closures Fairview Ave. and Cushing St.
January 28, 2010 - Comments on Proposed Parking System Changes Being Accepted Through Sunday
January 27, 2010 - Roach School Hearing Canceled
January 27, 2010 - Funds Available for Neighborhood Revelopment CPTED Program
January 26, 2010 - City to Receive Funds for Corridor Improvements
January 19, 2010 - Council Begins Parking Discussion
January 15, 2010 - Police Department Now Accepting Applications
January 13, 2010 - Notice of Five-Year Consolidated Plan/FY2010 Action Plan Public Hearing
January 12, 2010 - Garfield Ave. Bridge To Reopen Tomorrow
January 7, 2010 - Snow Emergency Issued, Buses Run Altered Routes Due To Weather
January 5, 2010 - Travel Caution Urged as Winter Storm Moves In
December 30, 2009 - New Year’s Holiday Garbage Collection Schedule Set
December 28, 2009 - Prairie Avenue Near MLK Intersection Now Open
December 22, 2009 - Pioneering Attorney To Speak at King Day Banquet
December 21, 2009 - City To Budget For Police Facility Designs, ID Financing Options
December 18, 2009 - Decatur Police Space Study Complete
December 18, 2009 - Water Service Insurance Letters Not From City
December 17, 2009 - Updated Parking System Offenders List Now Available Online
December 11, 2009 - City Now Accepts Visa as Payment Option
December 9, 2009 - Lane Closure W. Grand Ave.
December 7, 2009 - City Council Votes to Keep Tax Rate at Last Year’s Level
December 4, 2009 - City Council To Consider Keeping Property Tax Rate At Last Year’s Level
December 1, 2009 - Denene Wilmeth to Retire from DACVB, Board Seeking New Executive Director
November 30, 2009 - Council Starts Tax Levy Talks; Approves Shopping Center Redevelopment Agreement
November 30, 2009 - Lane Closure - W. Eldorado St.
November 30, 2009 - Lane Closures - W. Grand Ave. and N. Edward St.
November 30, 2009 - Tax Levy Video Available; Manager to be Available to Answer Related Questions
November 25, 2009 - Prairie Avenue To Close Monday Morning
November 16, 2009 - City Council Supports Shopping Center Development, Talks Future Budget Cuts
November 13, 2009 - GIS Day To Be Held At Decatur Public Library
November 13, 2009 - Funds Available For Neighborhood Redevelopment Programs
November 13, 2009 - Lane Closure S. 37th Street
November 10, 2009 - Lane Closure N. Main Street
November 3, 2009 - City Seeks Input On 5-Year Consolidated Plan
November 3, 2009 - Macon County Tourism Tops $100 Million in 2008
November 2, 2009 - City Council Hears From Farm Progress, Decatur Public Schools Reps
November 2, 2009 - Tourism Press Conference Set For Tuesday
October 30, 2009 - City VSP Reduces City Staff, Will Save About $1.4 Million Next Fiscal Year
October 27, 2009 - Regular Yard Waste Collection Now Available
October 27, 2009 - City of Decatur Now on Facebook
October 22, 2009 - Decatur Police Department Adds Two Officers
October 22, 2009 - Lane closure Jasper Underpass
October 19, 2009 - City Moving Forward With Water Supply, System Improvements
October 16, 2009 - Major City Thoroughfare To Close for Part of the Day on Tuesday
October 13, 2009 - Lane Closure Lake Shore Drive
October 9, 2009 - Lane Closures Various Locations
October 7, 2009 - Transit Service Disruption Notice
October 7, 2009 - City Neighborhood Improvement Grant Applications Now Being Accepted
October 6, 2009 - City Water, Sewer Rates Among Lowest In State
October 6, 2009 - City Pays Off Hotel Bonds, Sets Stage For Water System Improvements
October 6, 2009 - Lane Closure W. Main St.
October 5, 2009 - Lane Closure N. Taylor Ave.
October 1, 2009 - Lane Closure S. Maffit
October 1, 2009 - Lane Closure Country Club Road
October 1, 2009 - Sewer Backup Assistance Now Available
September 30, 2009 - Lane Closure W. Main St.
September 29, 2009 - Fire Department to Celebrate 125 Year Anniversary Saturday
September 24, 2009 - Lane Closure Alley - E. Prairie & E. William
September 24, 2009 - Lane Closures Curtis Ave., Sandcreek Dr., Imboden Dr.
September 24, 2009 - Lane Closure W. Main St.
September 22, 2009 - Sexual Harassment Award Upheld by Appellate Court
September 17, 2009 - Lane Closures E. Mueller Ave./E. Elmhurst, S. Sandcreek/W. Imboden Dr.
September 16, 2009 - Lane Closure W. Rock Springs Rd.
September 16, 2009 - Lane Closure Intersection of Greenridge Dr. & Southampton
September 16, 2009 - City Press Conference To Be Broadcast Live on Channel 18
September 16, 2009 - Lane Closure N. East St.
September 14, 2009 - Lane Closure W. Center St.
September 14, 2009 - Lane Closure Brush College Rd.
September 11, 2009 - Intersection Closure Southampton & Lourdes Dr.
Lane Closure Southampton
September 11, 2009 - Lane Closures LaSalle, Sand Creek & Meadow Terrace
September 10, 2009 - Lane Closure E. Chestnut
September 9, 2009 - Council Takes Action To Spur Garage Repairs, Narrow Police Space Options
September 8, 2009 - Work on Major Roadway Project Could Begin This Year
September 8, 2009 - Lane Closure Calhoun Street
September 4, 2009 - Lane Closures - N. Illinois, E. Elmhurst and E. Curtis
September 4, 2009 - Lane Closure - Fairies Parkway
September 4, 2009 - Lane Closures - Edward/Prairie Intersection, W. Ash Ave.
September 2, 2009 - Lane Closure - E. North St.
August 28, 2009 - Various Lane Closures 9/1/2009 - 9/4/2009
August 17, 2009 - Council Repeals Responsible Bidder Ordinance
August 12, 2009 - New York Mayor Touts Decatur’s Keynote Speaker on Meet The Press
August 11, 2009 - Traffic Lanes To Be Reduced on Garfield Avenue Overpass
August 5, 2009 - Decatur Area Safe Routes to School Receives Federal Safe Routes to School Funding
August 5, 2009 - Decatur City Council Holds Goals Session
August 4, 2009 - Lincoln Wayside Exhibits Installed
August 4, 2009 - Reformer, Crime Fighter To Headline Decatur Neighborhood Conference
August 3, 2009 - Transportation, Orientation Top Council Agenda
July 27, 2009 - Lost Bridge Road To Close Wednesday
July 21, 2009 - VSP Not Expected To Lead To Officer Shortage
July 20, 2009 - Downtown Garage Owner Asked To Come Up With Plan For Repairs
July 15, 2009 - Public Encouraged To Attend Garbage Rate Hearing
July 13, 2009 - City Info Now Just a “Tweet” Away
July 10, 2009 - Several Options For Downtown Parking Available
July 8, 2009 - City, Neighborhoods To Share Information
July 6, 2009 - City Council Approves Road Projects, Supports Tougher Parking Enforcement
June 24, 2009 - Monument Dedication Honoring African-American Civil War Soldiers Set
June 23, 2009 - 7.5% of City’s Current Workforce Take Voluntary Severance Plan
June 19, 2009 - Decatur to Host Midwestern Neighborhood Conference
June 18, 2009 - Downed Tree Limbs
June 15, 2009 - City Council Votes in Favor of Police Video, Roadway Improvements
June 8, 2009 - City Introduces Direct Pay for Utility Bill Payments
May 18, 2009 - Council Votes to Amend Zoning Ordinance
May 15, 2009 - City Announces Precautionary Measures Due to Recent Rains
May 4, 2009 - Ordinance Amendment Designed to Make City Safer